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Coastal Skipper, Sailing Practical (Tidal) Print E-mail

ImageThis is an advanced skippering course for yachtsmen and women who have considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation and are usually aspiring towards a Certificate of Competence. Designed for Tidal waters. You are expected to have attended the Coastal Skipper / Yachmaster Offshore shorebased theory course beforehand, as the skipper wont have time to teach you the  theory during the week. By the end of the course, you should have the knowledge, if not the experience to become a Yachtmaster. The course involves  you taking charge of the boat in a variety of situations.



Course Type

SAIL CRUISING, Adult Course

Suggested minimum
pre-course experience
15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours

Assumed KnowledgeNavigation to Coastal Skipper standard; Sailing to Day Skipper Practical standard

Course ContentSafety, passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling and emergency situations

Ability After CourseSkipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night

Minimum Duration5 days

 

 

 

 

 

 
   
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